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Priest Holmes re-injured his neck (1 Viewer)

Holmes' career may be in jeopardy

Jay Glazer

FOXSports.com, Updated 25 minutes ago STORY TOOLS:

With running back Larry Johnson already on the shelf with a foot injury, the Kansas City Chiefs may have been hit with even worse news.

Running back Priest Holmes may have re-injured his neck in Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, FOXSports.com has learned. Holmes returned from a nearly two-year hiatus earlier this season, an absence that was also a result of a neck injury.

According to sources, Holmes was dinged two or three times on Sunday. The last time came in the fourth quarter, which saw him leave the field in a wobbly state after his 20th touch of the game.

As a result, Holmes saw a specialist early this week and will see a series of specialists who can help him better determine his future. In light of the fact Holmes is already returning from a neck injury, this latest scare certainly has to raise questions, not only about this year, but about the future of his career.

In 10 seasons, Holmes has rushed for 8,172 yards on 1,780 carries and 86 touchdowns. He also has 339 receptions for 2,962 yards and eight scores. He scored a then NFL-record 27 touchdowns in 2003.

 
:sigh:

Some guys don't know when to walk away. I was shocked that he came back actually. Made a great story, but, everyone deep down kinda expected news like this. I hope he's ok and hangs it up before something terrible happens.

 
I suppose Dillon and Barlow will be considered for the roster spot if Holmes is done. Or maybe they re-sign Derrick Ross. Dillon said he was in shape and ready to return to the Pats. We'll see if he turns up in KC.

Pretty hard to understand why GM Peterson sat on his hands when LJ went down, with only a huge injury risk like Priest and a rookie remaining to tote the rock.

 
Sad. The dude put a lot of money in my bank account over the years. He may not make it to Canton but he is a first ballot fantasy football hall of famer.

I hope he hangs it up. He has nothing more to prove to anybody.

 
Love Priest, one of the true FFHOF members. Hope he hangs it up before he's crippled.

Now about Kolby Smith???.....

 
I would imagine they re-sign Derrick Ross and possibly sign a veteran, but behind an already bad OL, I doubt DIllon, ect would sign here.

It will be Kolby Smith and Croyle winging it around the field.

What this really means, in my eyes, is that Croyle will really get a good audition. He will be counted on big time.

But if KC loses to OAK on Sunday, this season is done anyway, so I imagine you would have seen more of Smith as the season wore on.

 
Kolby Smith plus Brodie Croyle = possible disaster. Luckily, the Defenses they face in the coming weeks shouldn't hurt them too badly.

 
If Chester can run wild on Oakland, Kolby Smith can do half as well...100 yards and a TD?

LJ isnt coming back anytime soon with that Lisfranc injury.

All aboard the Kolby Train woo WOO

 
If Chester can run wild on Oakland, Kolby Smith can do half as well...100 yards and a TD?LJ isnt coming back anytime soon with that Lisfranc injury.All aboard the Kolby Train woo WOO
It has been my opinion for about 2 months that people stay away from KC's offense sans Gonzalez and to a lesser degree, Bowe.Why anyone would expect the KC OL to produce a 100-yard rusher, or even an 80-yard rusher this season, is nuts. Here is reality folks: The KC OL is the worst in football in run blocking, and they are not much better in pass blocking. Pickup Kolby Smith if you want, but IMO you would be better off picking up a 3rd defense, etc.
 
If Chester can run wild on Oakland, Kolby Smith can do half as well...100 yards and a TD?LJ isnt coming back anytime soon with that Lisfranc injury.All aboard the Kolby Train woo WOO
It has been my opinion for about 2 months that people stay away from KC's offense sans Gonzalez and to a lesser degree, Bowe.Why anyone would expect the KC OL to produce a 100-yard rusher, or even an 80-yard rusher this season, is nuts. Here is reality folks: The KC OL is the worst in football in run blocking, and they are not much better in pass blocking. Pickup Kolby Smith if you want, but IMO you would be better off picking up a 3rd defense, etc.
A starting RB is gold in my 12 team league...much more valuable than a 3rd defense. Am I expecting big things? No, but he is the starter so he carries some value.
 
If Chester can run wild on Oakland, Kolby Smith can do half as well...100 yards and a TD?LJ isnt coming back anytime soon with that Lisfranc injury.All aboard the Kolby Train woo WOO
It has been my opinion for about 2 months that people stay away from KC's offense sans Gonzalez and to a lesser degree, Bowe.Why anyone would expect the KC OL to produce a 100-yard rusher, or even an 80-yard rusher this season, is nuts. Here is reality folks: The KC OL is the worst in football in run blocking, and they are not much better in pass blocking. Pickup Kolby Smith if you want, but IMO you would be better off picking up a 3rd defense, etc.
A starting RB is gold in my 12 team league...much more valuable than a 3rd defense. Am I expecting big things? No, but he is the starter so he carries some value.
Not if he does 15/40 every game....I guess 4 points is 4 points, but I would rather try to get better at other positions. The Shark move here, if you ask me, is to pick Smith up and then trade him.
 
If Chester can run wild on Oakland, Kolby Smith can do half as well...100 yards and a TD?LJ isnt coming back anytime soon with that Lisfranc injury.All aboard the Kolby Train woo WOO
It has been my opinion for about 2 months that people stay away from KC's offense sans Gonzalez and to a lesser degree, Bowe.Why anyone would expect the KC OL to produce a 100-yard rusher, or even an 80-yard rusher this season, is nuts. Here is reality folks: The KC OL is the worst in football in run blocking, and they are not much better in pass blocking. Pickup Kolby Smith if you want, but IMO you would be better off picking up a 3rd defense, etc.
Bad QB = 25 carries for Kolby...against the worst run Defense there is. 4.0 YPC is the floor. I'm predicting 120+ yards and a TD, though I would be happy with the 100. Add on a few catches for 20-30 yards and he'll have a very nice game.Feel free to re-post here after the game and admit your mistake. I'd be happy to do the same, though thats not likely to happen.
 
If Chester can run wild on Oakland, Kolby Smith can do half as well...100 yards and a TD?LJ isnt coming back anytime soon with that Lisfranc injury.All aboard the Kolby Train woo WOO
It has been my opinion for about 2 months that people stay away from KC's offense sans Gonzalez and to a lesser degree, Bowe.Why anyone would expect the KC OL to produce a 100-yard rusher, or even an 80-yard rusher this season, is nuts. Here is reality folks: The KC OL is the worst in football in run blocking, and they are not much better in pass blocking. Pickup Kolby Smith if you want, but IMO you would be better off picking up a 3rd defense, etc.
Bad QB = 25 carries for Kolby...against the worst run Defense there is. 4.0 YPC is the floor. I'm predicting 120+ yards and a TD, though I would be happy with the 100. Add on a few catches for 20-30 yards and he'll have a very nice game.Feel free to re-post here after the game and admit your mistake. I'd be happy to do the same, though thats not likely to happen.
What league still let's you trade pre week 12?
 
If Chester can run wild on Oakland, Kolby Smith can do half as well...100 yards and a TD?LJ isnt coming back anytime soon with that Lisfranc injury.All aboard the Kolby Train woo WOO
It has been my opinion for about 2 months that people stay away from KC's offense sans Gonzalez and to a lesser degree, Bowe.Why anyone would expect the KC OL to produce a 100-yard rusher, or even an 80-yard rusher this season, is nuts. Here is reality folks: The KC OL is the worst in football in run blocking, and they are not much better in pass blocking. Pickup Kolby Smith if you want, but IMO you would be better off picking up a 3rd defense, etc.
Bad QB = 25 carries for Kolby...against the worst run Defense there is. 4.0 YPC is the floor. I'm predicting 120+ yards and a TD, though I would be happy with the 100. Add on a few catches for 20-30 yards and he'll have a very nice game.Feel free to re-post here after the game and admit your mistake. I'd be happy to do the same, though thats not likely to happen.
What league still let's you trade pre week 12?
Mine does until the playoffs start as long as you are in contention for a playoff spot. Local guys that have been playing together 10+ years. We don't have the problems like other leagues do and it is a pretty substantial $ league (pot currently @ 6k)
 
I remember many people questioning as to why Holmes would try and play again. It seems foolish now. The guy has many years of life ahead of him, Thankfully he did not end up in a wheel chair.

 
If Chester can run wild on Oakland, Kolby Smith can do half as well...100 yards and a TD?LJ isnt coming back anytime soon with that Lisfranc injury.All aboard the Kolby Train woo WOO
It has been my opinion for about 2 months that people stay away from KC's offense sans Gonzalez and to a lesser degree, Bowe.Why anyone would expect the KC OL to produce a 100-yard rusher, or even an 80-yard rusher this season, is nuts. Here is reality folks: The KC OL is the worst in football in run blocking, and they are not much better in pass blocking. Pickup Kolby Smith if you want, but IMO you would be better off picking up a 3rd defense, etc.
Bad QB = 25 carries for Kolby...against the worst run Defense there is. 4.0 YPC is the floor. I'm predicting 120+ yards and a TD, though I would be happy with the 100. Add on a few catches for 20-30 yards and he'll have a very nice game.Feel free to re-post here after the game and admit your mistake. I'd be happy to do the same, though thats not likely to happen.
Ashcraft v. Crippler has the potential to get nasty in here, but Crip's got a point (even if he's drunk on some kool-aid).According to the Matchup Data from the past 4 weeks KC is averaging 24 attempts for 67 yards with 0.3 TD/game.You gotta figure 4-6 of those touches will go to a FB or QB scramble/sneaks, but then again there will be some dump off passes. I don't think 75 total yards and a TD every other week is out of the question for Smith. I was going to put in for him for defensive purposes so no one else could get him, but I don't think he'll be a threat come playoff time (vs. TEN, @ DET)
 
I like Kolby Smiths chances this week versus Oakland, plus the kid can catch the ball. I'm starting the sunovamuthafunker!!

Don't be surprised to see this kid blow up, he's got wheels.

 
i could see starting him if you don't have great options...

based on the matchups, i'm probably going to start him over thomas jones.

 
If Chester can run wild on Oakland, Kolby Smith can do half as well...100 yards and a TD?LJ isnt coming back anytime soon with that Lisfranc injury.All aboard the Kolby Train woo WOO
It has been my opinion for about 2 months that people stay away from KC's offense sans Gonzalez and to a lesser degree, Bowe.Why anyone would expect the KC OL to produce a 100-yard rusher, or even an 80-yard rusher this season, is nuts. Here is reality folks: The KC OL is the worst in football in run blocking, and they are not much better in pass blocking. Pickup Kolby Smith if you want, but IMO you would be better off picking up a 3rd defense, etc.
Bad QB = 25 carries for Kolby...against the worst run Defense there is. 4.0 YPC is the floor. I'm predicting 120+ yards and a TD, though I would be happy with the 100. Add on a few catches for 20-30 yards and he'll have a very nice game.Feel free to re-post here after the game and admit your mistake. I'd be happy to do the same, though thats not likely to happen.
Ashcraft v. Crippler has the potential to get nasty in here, but Crip's got a point (even if he's drunk on some kool-aid).According to the Matchup Data from the past 4 weeks KC is averaging 24 attempts for 67 yards with 0.3 TD/game.You gotta figure 4-6 of those touches will go to a FB or QB scramble/sneaks, but then again there will be some dump off passes. I don't think 75 total yards and a TD every other week is out of the question for Smith. I was going to put in for him for defensive purposes so no one else could get him, but I don't think he'll be a threat come playoff time (vs. TEN, @ DET)
Nah, each has his own opinion......I have said what I am going to say.....if crippler is right he will get props.But I just don't see it....this is the worst offense I have ever seen as a KC fan, and I remember the mid-80's when I was just a kid watch Todd Blackledge and Herman Heard run the KC offense.
 
USA Today

Chiefs' Holmes to be re-evaluated for possible neck injury

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said Tuesday an injury to Priest Holmes was being evaluated amid a report that the running back could be out this week and possibly much longer. Holmes, 34, went out of the Chiefs' game at Indianapolis briefly last week. A report on FOXSports.com said Holmes re-injured his neck and that his immediate future could be in jeopardy.

Holmes returned to football this year after being out for almost two years with head and neck injuries he sustained in October 2005. Holmes started the last two games in place of Larry Johnson, who has been declared out for a third straight week with a foot injury. If Holmes cannot play, rookie Kolby Smith would be about all the Chiefs have left to play against Oakland this week.

"Priest got dinged in the game in Indianapolis. He did return to the game before eventually coming out. We're evaluating him, and we'll see where it's at tomorrow," Edwards said.
 
USA Today

Chiefs' Holmes to be re-evaluated for possible neck injury

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said Tuesday an injury to Priest Holmes was being evaluated amid a report that the running back could be out this week and possibly much longer. Holmes, 34, went out of the Chiefs' game at Indianapolis briefly last week. A report on FOXSports.com said Holmes re-injured his neck and that his immediate future could be in jeopardy.

Holmes returned to football this year after being out for almost two years with head and neck injuries he sustained in October 2005. Holmes started the last two games in place of Larry Johnson, who has been declared out for a third straight week with a foot injury. If Holmes cannot play, rookie Kolby Smith would be about all the Chiefs have left to play against Oakland this week.

"Priest got dinged in the game in Indianapolis. He did return to the game before eventually coming out. We're evaluating him, and we'll see where it's at tomorrow," Edwards said.
aren't they still evaluating LJ?
 
If Chester can run wild on Oakland, Kolby Smith can do half as well...100 yards and a TD?LJ isnt coming back anytime soon with that Lisfranc injury.All aboard the Kolby Train woo WOO
It has been my opinion for about 2 months that people stay away from KC's offense sans Gonzalez and to a lesser degree, Bowe.Why anyone would expect the KC OL to produce a 100-yard rusher, or even an 80-yard rusher this season, is nuts. Here is reality folks: The KC OL is the worst in football in run blocking, and they are not much better in pass blocking. Pickup Kolby Smith if you want, but IMO you would be better off picking up a 3rd defense, etc.
Amen
 
I remember many people questioning as to why Holmes would try and play again. It seems foolish now. The guy has many years of life ahead of him, Thankfully he did not end up in a wheel chair.
:thumbup: This isn't a Super Bowl-caliber team, so what is he doing? Even then it would be a bad idea, but chasing a ring isn't unheard of. This is a marginal team at best and he's risking his well-being for the rest of his life by laying in a few ultimately-meaningless games. Priest needs a wake-up call. Where's his family in all of this?
 

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